Ministries, provinces to receive annual digital transformation ranking

Following the direction of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, chair of the National Committee on E-government, from 2021, a digital transformation ranking will be given to ministries and provinces each year.

Deal signed to support Hanoi’s cultural heritage and development

The United Nations (UN) and SOVICO Group will partner to support Hanoi’s cultural heritage and development, following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on Wednesday by the UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam,

Environment department doles out fines

The General Department of Environment under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has fined 35 enterprises and 12 hospitals a total of VND16.3 billion (US$700,700) due to environmental protection violations.

Da Nang approves biodiversity conservation Master Plan

The central city’s people's committee has approved the Master Plan on biodiversity conservation in 2030 in line with long-term socio-economic and sustainable development goals.

HCM City seeks to build more parks, expand greenery

The HCM City People’s Committee has instructed the Department of Construction to come up with a comprehensive programme for building public parks and increasing the green cover over the next decade.

Businesses unable to access Govt support package, experts call for simpler application procedures

Procedures for accessing the Government’s credit package for enterprises and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic must be made simpler and more rational, experts have said.

Rumors about billionaire’s investment increases bank capitalization value

Sacombank’s capitalization value has soared by VND1.3 trillion following the news that Thaco billionaire Tran Ba Duong has bought shares of the bank.

Viet Nam to work with US to resume fruit exports: official

Dr Hoang Trung, head of the Plant Protection Department, said the department would work with the US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the US embassy 

 

The truth about COVID-19 Patient 17 in Vietnam

While the international community recognises and highly values the COVID-19 prevention and control outcomes in Vietnam, 

UN should nurture multilateral cooperation initiatives: Vietnamese leader

The UN must serve as the “incubator” for multilateral cooperation initiatives for peace, development and prosperity, stated Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong 

Lang Son rings brokering illegal entry into Vietnam busted

Competent forces in the northern border province of Lang Son have arrested 15 people involved in two illegal immigration rings.

Vietnamese virtual assistant platform launched

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) yesterday introduced a Vietnamese virtual assistant platform which was developed by the Viettel Cyberspace Center under the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel).

Traffic accidents claim over 4,870 lives in Vietnam so far this year

A total of 4,876 people were killed and 7,609 others injured in 10,354 traffic accidents nationwide in the first nine months of 2020, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Hau dong costumes shown on the catwalk

For the very first time, the costumes 'hau dong' of Vietnam’s traditional practice of the Worship of Mother Goddesses have been shown on the catwalk at Vietnam International Fashion and Beauty Week by designer Nguyen Duc Hien. 

Tourism firms slash tour fees in second demand stimulus campaign

In the first campaign launched months ago, it was difficult to stimulate demand, but now the situation is far worse.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 26

Vietnamese exports to US market enjoy vigorous growth

Mini mooncakes all the rage ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival 2020

Hand-made mini mooncakes are proving to be popular products ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2020 due to their cheap prices and a diverse range of models.

Young people have 'hair-brained' idea

Police of Song Ma District in the northern mountainous province of Son La have fined two young people who performed a hair washing show on a motorbike.

Hanoi family keeps tradition of making wooden mooncake moulds alive

Despite cheap plastic mooncake moulds being extremely popular among the domestic market, a family from Hanoi have maintained a tradition of crafting wooden mooncake molds for approximately 40 years.

China reacts to France, UK and Germany’s note verbales on East Sea

China is still looking for new arguments to refute the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)’s ruling in 2016. The legal battle in the East Sea is not over yet.

Miss Vietnam 2020 format changed due to Covid-19

The Miss Vietnam 2020 format will be changed to be shorter with one semi-final round in Hanoi due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Nam Dinh preserves traditional water puppetry

In recent years, the preservation and development of water puppetry has been paid attention by many localities, including the northern province of Nam Dinh.

VN aviation sector rebounds with reopening of air routes

Vietnamese airlines have recently unveiled plans to resume air routes following the containment of the second coronavirus outbreak, showing the fact that the aviation market has begun to pick up again.

First “De Men” Awards for Children slated for September 29

The first “De Men” (Cricket) Awards for Children will take place at the Vietnam News Agency  headquarters in Hanoi on September 29 on the occasion of the Full Moon Festival.

Banks struggle to sell cars to collect debts

Hundreds of cars serving as collateral for bank loans have been put on sale by commercial banks to collect debts.